deceit
Example Sentences
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If we treat the women in our lives with disrespect and deceit, we aren’t exactly the picture of a feminist ally.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
OpenAI’s explosive growth has come on the back of a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users,” alleges Florida’s attorney general in a new lawsuit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
There was no attorney named Susan Millan associated with Catholic Charities, and the deceit was just one example of hundreds that the group has become aware of when desperate immigrants eventually reach the real organization.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
It was a surprising show of support from a woman who is invoked by prosecutors to illustrate the extent of Rubin’s deceit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
The fever of ambition drove men and women alike to seek advancement, even by deceit and betrayal.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing deceit
A Web of Lies
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"The Hero’s Journey" and "Myths and Legends"
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Chester Bennington (1976-2017) Tribute List
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